n. 1 a (in p/.) erectile hairs on an animal’s neck, rising when it is angry or alarmed. b feather(s) on the neck of a domestic cock etc. 2 steel comb for dressing flax. o make one’s hackles rise cause one to be angry or indignant. [Old English]
n. 1 a (in p/.) erectile hairs on an animal’s neck, rising when it is angry or alarmed. b feather(s) on the neck of a domestic cock etc. 2 steel comb for dressing flax. o make one’s hackles rise cause one to be angry or indignant. [Old English]
